Beach Hazards Statement 6, NWS Newport/Morehead City, NC

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
350 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

NCZ196-204-205-142000-
/O.CON.KMHX.BH.S.0006.260414T1100Z-260415T0000Z/
East Carteret-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
350 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip
  currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
  which will occur around noon Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
618 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No major changes to the forecast with this update.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Above to well above normal temperatures will prevail through
the entire week with the potential for record breaking
temperatures Tuesday through Saturday.

2) Worsening drought and fire weather conditions anticipated
over much of the upcoming week, with the next meaningful chance
of rain not until Sunday

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Persistent ridging aloft combined with a warm,
southwest flow pattern and warm to anomalously warm low-level
thicknesses is expected to support above to well above normal
temperatures for the entire week. Some locations may reach, or
exceed, record highs (please see the CLIMATE section below for
additional information). Based on the latest guidance, the
warmest days are expected to be Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday. On those days, highs are expected to top out in the
90s inland, and 70s to near 80 along the coast. For reference,
mid-April highs typically average out to be in the upper 60s
along the coast and mid 70s inland. Based on the latest
forecast, inland highs should solidly reach 10-20 degrees above
normal.

The forecast is currently higher than MOS guidance, as
we are operating under the belief that an anomalous event like
this (EFI values approaching 1.00 and SoT near 1) isn't properly
represented by MOS guidance. The forecast is also currently
higher than the deterministic NBM, as the raw NBM MaxTs are
running at the 10-25 percentile.

Summertime warmth with spring humidity means it won't feel as
hot as it could with summertime humidity. Even so, the heat risk
is forecast to reach moderate impact levels this week. This
means impacts will be most prevalent for those without adequate
cooling or hydration. A break in the warmth looks to be on the
horizon as a cold front is now forecast to move through the area
on Sunday, with cooler air arriving early next week.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Worsening drought conditions are likely through
the foreseeable future with no rain in the forecast through
Saturday. The forecast area remains in a Severe Drought (D2),
with some pockets of Extreme Drought (D3) emerging over the
northern NC coastal plain. Precipitation deficits over the last
60 days range from 3-6 inches, which will only increase in the
upcoming rain-free week. Growing vegetation and leaf out will
only increase the strain on ground water in the coming weeks.
While the forecast currently has conditions not meeting criteria
for fire danger statements, the very dry conditions will
continue to bring an elevated threat for wildfires. It is also
worth noting that breezy afternoon/evening winds will be paired
with relative humidities in the 30-40% range. Again, this is
above Fire Danger Statement criteria, but given the increased
sensitivities, it is worth a mention. The NCFS continues a
statewide burn ban until further notice. Late in the weekend,
guidance is showing a strong signal for a cold front passage
(Sunday into Monday). This front carries a chance of scattered
showers and thunderstorms.

&&

.AVIATION /22Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Pred VFR expected through the TAF period with high pressure in
place. The NBM probs for fog or stratus late tonight into
Tuesday morning remain low, around 10 percent or less. However,
if the winds do decouple, cannot rule out shallow fog
development late tonight, similar to last night. SW winds will
prevail with gusts around 15-20 kt late morning and afternoon
hours.

Outlook: Pred VFR conditions expected through the period with a
more summertime pattern persisting through the week. Stronger
winds likely in the coming days with tightening thermal
gradient, most likely felt in the afternoons and evenings.

&&

.MARINE...
Latest obs show SW winds 10-20 kt and seas 2-4 ft. A regime
more typical of summer is expected across area waters this week.
Within this flow, there will be a diurnal max in winds each
afternoon and evening thanks to a strengthening thermal
gradient. During this time, occasional gusts to 25kt will be
possible, especially for waters near NOBX. A short fused small
craft advisory has been issued until 3Z Tue for the coastal
waters north of Oregon Inlet and the Croatan/Roanoke Sounds as
obs this afternoon have started gusting to the low/mid 20 knot
range, with further intensification expected into the evening. A
similar scenario is possible each day this week, with brief
small craft conditions in the vicinity of NOBX.

Seas of 3-5 ft will be common through much of the upcoming week
for the ENC coastal waters.

Outlook: The southwest flow pattern is expected to last into
Saturday. On Sunday, a cold front is forecast to move through
with a wind shift and the potential for scattered thunderstorms.

&&

.CLIMATE...
Record High temps for 4/14 (Tuesday)

LOCATION       TEMP/YEAR
New Bern        89/1948   (KEWN ASOS)
Cape Hatteras   80/1994   (KHSE ASOS)
Greenville      93/1922   (COOP - Not KPGV AWOS)
Morehead City   80/1996   (COOP - Not KMRH ASOS)
Kinston         99/1930   (COOP - Not KISO AWOS)
Jacksonville    88/1977   (NCA ASOS)

Record High temps for 4/15 (Wednesday)

LOCATION       TEMP/YEAR
New Bern        94/1972   (KEWN ASOS)
Cape Hatteras   84/1922   (KHSE ASOS)
Greenville      96/1922   (COOP - Not KPGV AWOS)
Morehead City   80/1964   (COOP - Not KMRH ASOS)
Kinston         92/1941   (COOP - Not KISO AWOS)
Jacksonville    93/2006   (NCA ASOS)

Record High temps for 4/16 (Thursday)

LOCATION       TEMP/YEAR
New Bern        92/1972   (KEWN ASOS)
Cape Hatteras   78/1994   (KHSE ASOS)
Greenville      92/1972   (COOP - Not KPGV AWOS)
Morehead City   82/2006   (COOP - Not KMRH ASOS)
Kinston         92/2006   (COOP - Not KISO AWOS)
Jacksonville    91/1972   (NCA ASOS)

Record High temps for 4/17 (Friday)

LOCATION       TEMP/YEAR
New Bern        91/1976   (KEWN ASOS)
Cape Hatteras   83/2012   (KHSE ASOS)
Greenville      92/1972   (COOP - Not KPGV AWOS)
Morehead City   82/1976   (COOP - Not KMRH ASOS)
Kinston         91/1972   (COOP - Not KISO AWOS)
Jacksonville    91/2006   (NCA ASOS)

&&

.MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
NC...None.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM EDT this evening for AMZ150-
     231.

&&

DISCUSSION...RM/RJ
AVIATION...CQD/SK
MARINE...RM/RJ

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
327 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

NCZ196-203>205-141930-
East Carteret-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
327 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Moderate Rip Current Risk.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>195-198-199-141930-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
327 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.